236 MARKETING HONEY. 
GRADING HONEY. 
In casing honey, it should be graded closely, and each 
quality packed separately. Where white honey only is 
secured, it is possible that there may be but one quality ; 
yet it is usually best to make two grades, even if it is sim- 
ply marked, 1st and 2d. Where both white and dark 
honey are gathered, it is usually necessary to make three 
grades. I mark best quality, “CO,” buckwheat, <“B,” 
and boxes containing a portion of each, ‘‘M,” or mixed. 
PACKING HONEY. 
Hach case should be weighed before being filled, and 
its weight marked upon it. The honey should also be 
weighed before putting it in the case. Select the desired 
number of boxes, and if they do not weigh even pounds, 
change a box or two for a lighter or heavier one, until 
the right weight is obtained ; then fill the case and mark 
the net weight upon the end. Let the combs stand 
lengthwise of the case. In handling section boxes, from 
the time they are first made, until ready for market, it is 
well never to set them down upon the sides that are to 
show when cased. When packing comb-honey to ship to 
a distance, it should be placed in the cases, with the side 
downwards to which the honey is most firmly secured. 
MARKING CASES. 
In shipping honey to large buyers, or to commission 
merchants, they will usually furnish a stencil plate for 
marking the address. This should be upon one end of 
the case, and the shipper’s initials upon the other. The 
letters indicating the quality, weight, etc., should be 
placed as shown in fig. 95. The neatness and business 
like accuracy with which these details are carried out, 
will add much to the reputation of any producer, as well 
as enhance his profits. It is wise, never to put your 
